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When using the dust bag, insert the brim of the dust bag
into the slit.
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Fig.28:
1.
Slit
2.
Brim
3.
Dust bag
3.
Align the hole of the filter bag with the hose cuff
and push the cardboard portion to the end. Make sure
that the rubber ring on the filter bag goes over the rim
on the hose cuff.
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Fig.29:
1.
Rubber ring on the filter bag
2.
Rim on
the hose cuff
3.
Cardboard portion of the
filter bag
4.
Hose cuff
4.
Lock the dust box cover certainly.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to pinch your fin
-
gers when hooking the latch, and when closing
the dust box cover.
OPERATION
WARNING:
Operators shall be adequately
instructed on the use of the vacuum cleaner.
WARNING:
This vacuum cleaner is not suit-
able for picking up hazardous dust.
CAUTION:
This cleaner is for dry use only.
CAUTION:
Always insert the battery cartridge
all the way until it locks in place.
If you can see the
red indicator on the upper side of the button, it is not
locked completely. Insert it fully until the red indicator
cannot be seen. If not, it may accidentally fall out of
the tool, causing injury to you or someone around
you.
CAUTION:
During operation, be conscious
of the vacuum cleaner on your back.
You may
lose your balance if the vacuum cleaner body bumps
against a wall or the hose is hooked by an obstacle.
1.
Shoulder the vacuum cleaner body and fas-
ten lower and upper belts. Adjust the tightness as
necessary.
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Fig.30
2.
Press button to start vacuuming. If you want
to change the suction power, press button until the
desired suction power is selected. Press button to
stop.
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Fig.31
During the operation, hook the switch box on the D-ring
or the loop on the lower belt. The hook can be slanted
for lighting forward when hooked on the loop.
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Fig.32:
1.
D-ring
2.
Loop
NOTE:
The vacuum cleaner and the LED light will
automatically switches off when the appliance / bat
-
tery protection system works due to the overheat of
the appliance / battery, or the reduced air-flow into the
machine caused by clogged hose, pipe, filter or other
reasons. In this case, remove the cause of the prob-
lem before restarting. For more information, refer to
the section “Appliance / battery protection system”.
3.
Replace the filter bag when it becomes full. Open
the lid and take out the filter bag. Pull the strip on the
side of the opening to shut the filter bag and dispose of
the filter bag in whole.
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Fig.33:
1.
Strip
When using a dust bag, take out the dust bag and dis-
pose of the dust by releasing the latch.
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Fig.34:
1.
Latch
NOTICE:
Periodically check the filter bag if it is
full.
Continuous use with the filter bag full results in
reduced suction power.
NOTICE:
Do not use an used filter bag.
The filter
bag is designed for single use. Using filter bag repeat
-
edly may cause clogging of the filter and results in
damage to the cleaner. If you want to use the bag
repeatedly, use a dust bag.
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the appli-
ance is switched off and the battery cartridge is
removed before attempting to perform inspection
or maintenance.
NOTICE:
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,
alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or
cracks may result.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,
repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment should
be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service
Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.
Cleaning the HEPA filter
CAUTION:
Do not use the vacuum cleaner
without a HEPA filter or continue to use dirty or
damaged HEPA filter. Vacuumed dust or particles
may be exhausted from the cleaner and they may
cause respiratory disease to the operator.
NOTICE:
To keep optimum suction power and
clean exhaust, clean the HEPA filter periodically. If
enough suction power is not obtained even after
the cleaning, replace the HEPA filter with new one.
NOTICE:
To prevent the HEPA filter from being
damaged, do not use following tools and similar
items for cleaning :
—
Air duster
—
High pressure washer
—
Tools made of hard materials such as a
metallic brush
1.
Open the lid and take out the filter bag. Release
the hook on the HEPA filter and remove it from the
vacuum cleaner body.
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Fig.35
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